A curriculum cannot be completely created for the needs of one period and then left for years without evaluation. The world is changing, technology is developing, the needs of the world of work are changing, and the way children learn is also evolving. Therefore, the government needs to make adjustments to competencies, learning methods, materials and assessment systems. However, the assumption that Indonesia continues to change its curriculum completely also needs to be corrected. The latest regulations confirm that there have been no substantial changes to the national curriculum; The 2013 Curriculum and Merdeka Curriculum remain part of the current system, while several aspects of learning are adjusted.
The changes that are occurring now are more directed at adapting to future educational needs. The government is strengthening the deep learning approach and opening up Coding and Artificial Intelligence elective subjects. In 2026 there will also be limited adjustments to Religion and Character learning outcomes. 11 In my opinion, what is most important is not how often curriculum names or rules change, but whether these changes actually help teachers teach better and enable students to acquire relevant skills. Even a good curriculum will not mean much if its implementation is not supported by adequate teachers, facilities, training and evaluation.
